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<CENTER><H1>Andrew Prock</H1></CENTER>
<CENTER><!WA0><!WA0><!WA0><!WA0><!WA0><!WA0><A HREF="mailto:prock@cs.wisc.edu">prock@cs.wisc.edu</A></CENTER>
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Campus Address:<BR>
Department of Computer Sciences<BR>
1210 West Dayton Street<BR>
Madison, WI  53706<BR>
(608) 262-6605
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Home Address:<BR>
1607 Jefferson Street<BR>
Madison, WI  53711<BR>
(608) 255-8425
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<STRONG>EDUCATION</STRONG>
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<!WA1><!WA1><!WA1><!WA1><!WA1><!WA1><A HREF="http://www.cs.wisc.edu">University of Wisconsin</A>, Madison, WI: 1st year graduate student<BR>
Master degree in Computer Sciences,  Fall 1996
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<!WA2><!WA2><!WA2><!WA2><!WA2><!WA2><A HREF="http://www.acusd.edu">University of San Diego</A>, San Diego, CA <BR>
June 1994:<BR>
Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics <BR>
Physics and Computer Science Minors<BR>
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<STRONG>GRADUATE COURSES</STRONG>
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<!WA3><!WA3><!WA3><!WA3><!WA3><!WA3><A HREF="http://www.cs.wisc.edu/~pubs/grad-guidebook/node9.html#cs564">
Database Management Systems (CS564)</A>, 

<!WA4><!WA4><!WA4><!WA4><!WA4><!WA4><A HREF="http://www.cs.wisc.edu/~pubs/grad-guidebook/node9.html#cs784">
Data Models and Languages (CS784)</A>,

<!WA5><!WA5><!WA5><!WA5><!WA5><!WA5><A HREF="http://www.cs.wisc.edu/~pubs/grad-guidebook/node9.html#cs525">
Linear Programming (525)</A>,

<!WA6><!WA6><!WA6><!WA6><!WA6><!WA6><A HREF="http://www.cs.wisc.edu/~pubs/grad-guidebook/node9.html#cs726">
Nonlinear Programming Theory (CS726)</A>,

<!WA7><!WA7><!WA7><!WA7><!WA7><!WA7><A HREF="http://www.cs.wisc.edu/~pubs/grad-guidebook/node9.html#cs730">
Nonlinear Programming Algorithms (CS730)</A>,

<!WA8><!WA8><!WA8><!WA8><!WA8><!WA8><A HREF="http://www.cs.wisc.edu/~pubs/grad-guidebook/node9.html#cs532">
Theory and Application of Pattern Recognition (CS532)</A> 

<!WA9><!WA9><!WA9><!WA9><!WA9><!WA9><A HREF="http://www.cs.wisc.edu/~pubs/grad-guidebook/node9.html#cs558">
Computational Geometry (CS558)</A> 
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<STRONG>Graduate Course Projects</STRONG>
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Low level implementation of B Tree indexes. Schema normalization tool.
Various Computational geometry tools. Breast cancer diagnosis program.
Application of nonlinear programming algorithms.
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<STRONG>Computer Skills</STRONG>
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C/C++, Tcl/Tk, expect/expectk, Matlab, Sybase, Prolog, HTML, UNIX, MSDOS, 
and Mac platforms.
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<STRONG>History</STRONG>
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<!WA10><!WA10><!WA10><!WA10><!WA10><!WA10><A HREF="http://www.cs.wisc.edu">University of Wisconsin</A>, Madison, WI<BR>
  <EM>Teaching Assistant</EM>, September 1995 - present<BR>
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  <LI>Lab Assistant <!WA11><!WA11><!WA11><!WA11><!WA11><!WA11><A HREF=
	"http://www.cs.wisc.edu/~pubs/grad-guidebook/node9.html#cs132">
	CS132</A>, Using Computers.  Geared towards non-majors.
  <LI>Teaching <!WA12><!WA12><!WA12><!WA12><!WA12><!WA12><A HREF=
	"http://www.cs.wisc.edu/~pubs/grad-guidebook/node9.html#cs302">
	CS302</A>, Algebraic Language Programming.  This is an introductory
	C++ course.  
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<!WA13><!WA13><!WA13><!WA13><!WA13><!WA13><A HREF="http://www.fhcrc.org">Network Systems Corporation</A>, Brooklyn Park, 
MN<BR>
  <EM>Programmer, System Administrator</EM>, May 1995 - August 1995<BR>
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  <LI>Developed automated performance testing tools for Network Systems 
	routers, in the scripting language expect.
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PC City, Minneapolis, MN<BR>
  <EM>Repair Technician</EM>, February 1995 - April 1995<BR>
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  <LI>Diagnosed, repaired, and upgraded personal computers.
  <LI>Had a generally miserable time repairing computers in the most
	disorganised environment it has ever been my misfortune to
	work in.
  <LI>Got out of there fast.
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<EM>Travel and Independent Study</EM>, June 1995 - January 1996
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  <LI>Toured the American southwest.
  <LI>Jumped off of cliffs in San Diego.
  <LI>Slept in the Grand Canyon.
  <LI>Climbed on telescopes in New Mexico.
  <LI>Ran into an old high school friend in New Orleans.
  <LI>Had most of my belongings stolen in Memphis.
  <LI>Helped in restoration of a historic Minneapolis house.
  <LI>Took some entrance exams and was accepted to UW-Madison.
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Worcester Polytechnic Institute<!WA14><!WA14><!WA14><!WA14><!WA14><!WA14><A HREF="http://www.wpi.edu/Academics/Depts/Math">
Mathematical Sciences Department</A>, Worcester, MA<BR>
  <EM>Research Assistant</EM>, Summer 93
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  <LI>Investigated coloring problems in graph theory.
  <LI>Presented results to the department and associates.
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<!WA15><!WA15><!WA15><!WA15><!WA15><!WA15><A HREF="http://www.acusd.edu">University of San Diego</A>, 
Dept. of Mathematics, San Diego, CA<BR>
  <EM>University Math Tutor</EM>, January 1991 - May 1994<BR>
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  <LI>Tutored university students of various levels, from algebra
	to calculus, as a service of the Math Department.
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<!WA16><!WA16><!WA16><!WA16><!WA16><!WA16><A HREF="http://www.acusd.edu">University of San Diego</A>, 
Dept. of Computer Science, San Diego, CA<BR>
  <EM>Teaching Assistant</EM>, January 1991 - May 1994<BR>
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  <LI>Lab Assistant 
	CS21</A>, Using Computers.  Geared towards non-majors.
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<STRONG>ACTIVITIES</STRONG>
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Volunteer at Heugel grade school, developing problem solving skill with
thrid graders by working with Lego Logo. (1996)<BR>
Vice-president Univ. of San Diego mathematics student organization (1992-1993) <BR>
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